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Yoshiyuki Karuno’s research focuses on the intersection of robotics, optimization, and manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on routing and scheduling problems in automated production environments. His major contributions lie in developing approximation algorithms for repetitive routing problems involving grasp-and-delivery robots on printed circuit (PC) board assembly lines. Notably, he introduced a factor-two approximation algorithm for a single-robot routing problem that arranges identical pins between configurations, achieving 4 citations for its practical relevance. He further extended this work to handle multiple PC board types, providing constant-factor approximations that optimize robot movement and reduce cycle times. Karuno also explored flowshop scheduling with bounded intermediate stations, proposing heuristic solutions for two-machine robotic units that balance job processing and transportation constraints. His work is characterized by rigorous mathematical modeling and algorithmic efficiency, directly addressing real-world manufacturing challenges. While his citation counts are modest, his contributions are valued for their practical applicability in industrial automation, particularly in PC board assembly where precision and speed are critical. Karuno’s research continues to influence the design of efficient robotic workflows in high-throughput production settings.